shake off

Example Sentences

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The first time “Buffy” ended, Gellar attempted to shake off the slayer with a slew of fascinating, genuinely provocative roles that utilized her skillset.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

CoreWeave has struggled to shake off market concerns about the stability of its business.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Salesforce’s fourth-quarter results for fiscal 2026 were solid, but they weren’t enough to shake off the looming overhang of artificial intelligence on the stock.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 25, 2026

Dunstan said the venue has managed to do more than just shake off its troubled opening, and was getting plaudits from those who perform there.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

I was trying to shake off the dark feeling that the morning's events had conjured when the officers brought Walter into the courtroom.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson